I love hole in the wall restaurants A comfortable place where you can eat and relax I was pleasanrly surprised when we found Tsukenya Even though the exterior is a little worn and unassuming, the inside of the restaurant is nice. We were very pleased with our waiter, Isaiah. He was friendly, professional, and had expert knowledge about the food and menu. Because it was our first time, his recommendations were key in helping us navigate our order. Heres what we had... Potato salad (small) The potato salad was good. It was about 2 parts potato salad and one part green salad underneath. The salad dressing was very good and we got it on the side. Tsukune The famous tsukune was very delicious. I am used to the yakitori style, where you are served various cuts of chicken. The skewers here are made of ground chicken, which actually isn't a bad thing. Forgive the analogy, but I will use whiskey because it's the closest and example I can think of.... A glass of single barrel whiskey or a single malt scotch can be very delicious, but a blend, while a mix of different whiskies, can also be magical. Tsukune could be viewed as a lesser product next to select cuts of chicken, but in fact, it was quite fluffy and juicy. Very addictive. There were a few different flavors available, and we tried the teriyaki and stuffed shitake. The teriyaki was our favorite. The sauce made it rich and delicious...I can eat a lot of these...and we did. The stuffed shitake was ok. We added a red miso paste sauce, and it definitely made it taste better We also had a grilled onigiri rice ball. This was done right....with crispiness on both sides. It could have been a little crispier, but most people dont like the black char on their rice ball..lol We also tried the grilled crispy burger. This came out on a sizzling platter with a fried egg, onions, and green peppers. I liked this dish. The patty wasn't as crispy as I wanted, but the flavor was rich and deep. I resisited the urge to dump rice on the sizzling platter and chop everything up to make fried rice! Overall, we had a nice dining experience. We will be back to try additional menu items. read more

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I can't tell you how many times I've driven by this restaurant and never eaten here until now. Located on university right across from UH campus, this Japanese restaurant has a small parking lot but there is a lot of street parking around. We were seated pretty promptly at a table but it does look like the have a bar and floor/tatami style seating as well. The menu is pretty extensive so there are a lot of choices from robata style food to sushi to kamameshi. Just be sure to order your kamameshi at the beginning of your meal as it does take some time to cook. We started with the potato salad, which turned out to have quite bit of lettuce under it so it was almost a legit salad. Arabiki sausage which is always a good choice to me. Fries which I felt could have used more salt but came out piping hot. The fired cheese was an interesting item, I'm glad we tried it but don't think I'd order it again. Of course we got tsukune (I mean it's literally in the name). You have to get at least 2 of each flavor so we only tried the goma and yuzu daikon. We got the tenmusu which unexpectedly came with 4 large onigiri. And we finished up with the scallop and mushroom kamameshi. Service was pretty slow but they did seem understaffed. So just be patient. All the food was flavorful and filling. Overall a pleasant meal. read more

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Food: Hit or miss. Ordered the same dish on two separate occasions and while both times it tasted great, the second time it did was missing one of the toppings it had the first time. Also the sauce was creamier the first time. Ordered various tsukunes and they were tender and subtly flavored. Service: Slow. Seems like they were short staffed. Our server, if he could be called that, never came back to check on us after taking our orders. We had to flag down someone else for our bill. Ambiance: Very Japanese style design with some tables 'on the floor'. Special note: They have dual pricing = fee for credit/debit card payment, read more

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The restaurant needs a bit of updating but the food was great! The server was very nice and professional. We ordered a variety of menu items and they were all good. We tried to order the japanese style crispy burger plate but it was not available. They have their own parking lot with plenty of space. Need more light in the bathroom , it's very dark! read more

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The tsukune were so damn small for the price. Out of all the things I tried, the tsukune were the worst. The service was good, and the ambience was better than I expected. BUT they did not offer water after I finished my alcoholic drink. I had to ask for it. This place is more of a 3.5, but I rounded up. read more

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Food was delicious, especially the rice balls with Korean seaweed and the seared ahi. The portions are small but that's what you'd expect at a restaurant that's not American. Service was very polite and quick. Ambience is 10/10. They have semi private areas where you can sit on the ground and regular tables and bar seating. Looked very authentic, was yummy, and a nice place to eat. read more

Tsukuneya Robata Grill - Chicken skins, mushroom Agedashi Deep Fried Tofu - Izakaya Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Our group decided to go to the place on the corner from UH that we always pass but never tried. We made a reservation 2 days in advance via phone - easy to do and go our time slot as desired. We arrived at 5:30 and there were a few open tables on the left side where we were seated. The whole right side was empty. They have a very extensive menu and drinks menu - after much pondering, we decided on the following: Yakisoba - 9/10. We were pleasantly surprised by the Yakisoba. It was served on a hot plate with egg and ginger. It had a nice flavor and was a fun dish to watch the Bonito sway in the heat. Ray Fin- 7/10. It's not too often that restaurants have Ray Fin. The flavor was light, and it wasn't too chewy. The downsides were that the portion size was small, and the flavored mayo didn't complement it too well. Shiitake Tsukune - 7/10. They were pretty good - very juicy and more than a large mouthful. The shiitake had the chinese- restaurant style aftertaste that one of my guests did not enjoy instead of the fresh light flavor. Goma Tsukune - 4/10. Sadly, this dish did not resonate with me and was my least favorite dish of the night. It was their Tsukune with a layer of goma (sesame seeds) on top. Personally, I would have preferred a goma paste or sauce instead. Teriyaki Tsukune - 9/10. Their teriyaki sauce was quite good. I was surprised that this was as good as it was. Highly recommend. Yuzu Daikon Tsukune - 7/10. This had a surprising little spicy kick to it. The yuzu flavor is very light to the point that you may not actually taste it with the daikon and nori toppings. Interesting mix of flavors that could resonate with some, but it wasn't my favorite. Eel Kamameshi- 10/10. This dish was very good. They serve it as a standard kamameeshi but also have a stock, ume, Wasabi, negi, and shoyu to add for a makeshift ochazuke to completely change the flavor profile. Very pleasant and worth the wait. Also, the serving size was pretty good. Yuzu Sake- 8/10. Light, refreshing, and pleasant to sip. Normally, I perfer Chu Hai, but this was a nice change of pace. Azuki Parfait - 9/10. A great finisher to the night. There was a scoop of vanilla and green tea ice cream, two dollops of whipped cream, sliced apples, and a scoop of Azuki. The Azuki was pretty smooth and not too oppressive. It also was not too sweet or pasty. Non-azuki eaters would enjoy this dish. Overall, it was a nice experience. I still remember the days this location was a pizza hut, and the parking lot actually looks like it hasn't been fixed since those days, sadly. But, the servers were quite attentive and gave us good service. We plan to ask for the small rooms next time we come and try their sushi, sashimi, hot plate, or hot pot options. Till next time! read more

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Surprisingly spacious when you walk in. Politely welcomed by the staff in traditional Japanese fashion. They have the area where you can sit on the floor like in Japan which is a nice touch, but I took my kids so we sat in a regular table. Food came out quick and kids approved. I had the fried chicken set and it was tasty but not complete filling even with the rice and miso soup. I also sampled my kids sushi and ramen and it was legit. Will return with the rest of my family since it's located right by the UH stadium and convenient parking. read more

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This is where my villain arc begins. I've always tipped 20%. But I'm about ready to stop and tip much less to restaurants that do this kind of stuff. This restaurant's receipt makes no sense at all. I'm open to anyone who is smarter than me to tell me how to make sense of these numbers. Hawaii has a 4.0% GET tax, with Honolulu County adding a 0.5% surcharge and Honolulu allows a 4.712% GET tax rate as pass through for the 0.5% surcharge (if the restaurant doesn't want to pass on the 0.5% surcharge it can charge just 4.0% or any % up to 4.712%, but realistically no retail business does this). [updated to correct %'s] Our subtotal of $95.50 is correct (there is a $5.75 alcoholic drink included in there but doesn't help make sense of anything here) - 4.712% tax on $95.50 should be $4.50 - 4.0% tax on $95.50 would be $3.82 - but the actual tax amount on receipt is $4.03, which equals a 4.22% tax rate. I don't see how $4.03 is calculated using appropriate tax rates. The subtotal plus tax is $99.53 ($95.50 + $4.03) according to the restaurant receipt, but at correct 4.712% tax of $4.50 it should be grand total of an even $100.00. The "cash" amount is $99.53 and the "non-cash" amount is $103.51. The non-cash amount is basically a 4% "credit card surcharge" but that is not disclosed anywhere on the receipt. There is a big difference between a credit card SURCHARGE and a cash DISCOUNT (and I didn't notice any disclosure on the menu or restaurant signage). The suggested tips are based off the credit card total which is after tax (a problem in itself), PLUS the 4% credit card fee (20% of $103.51 = $20.70). so tax number not making sense (I don't care that I got a 47 cent discount based off the restaurant's tax math, I want real arithmetic), and the surcharging is deceptive. I've eaten here regularly, but I'm never going back. read more

Tsukuneya Robata Grill - close up of receipt - Izakaya Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I enjoyed Tsukeneya. My favorite dish was the eggplant and agedashi tofu - it was on a special menu, I believe. It was a little pricey but you do get more than the typical agedashi tofu serving. I also enjoyed the yakisoba though it came out last and we were so full already. Our server was really nice and at first he was attentive, but then he got busy and was absent when we needed things and/or were missing items. I don't think it was necessarily that he forgot us or was being lazy, he just had too many to tend to. There is a small lot in the back to park in but it was full so we found street parking. I'd return here. read more

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Husband & I are staying in Waikiki on vacation and wanted to find something less tourist-y. A quick Google search for nearby Japanese food led us here. The parking is a little rough and we drove right by on accident the first time so we were a little wary. However, this little hole in the wall was a real gem! We ordered the set menu that came with 3 little dishes, rice, and a large protein; 2 types of sake, yakisoba, a chicken skewer with honey mustard sauce, and the butter mochi with vanilla ice cream. Everything was very very delicious and we were pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive it was. Lots of food, lots of flavor, not lots of cash :) the waitstaff was lovely, too. We really enjoyed this dinner! read more

Tsukuneya Robata Grill - Potato salad, crispy cabbage salad with black sesame dressing, and fried cheese - Izakaya Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food & service were OK, some dishes quite good. The low rating is due to their misleading check - I was in the restaurant business and this is the first time I've experienced... Surprise #1 - Check presented with TWO Totals, one for Cash, the other for Non-Cash, which is 4% more! Surprise #2 - suggested tip amounts are based on the higher Non-Cash total Plus Tax, an approx. 4.3% higher total! Surprise #3 - the server made No mention of their (deceptive) ways. So I paid approx. 8.3% more in tips than I would've had I known...! I visit Tsukuneya 2-3 times a year, usually prior to UH athletic events, but will not do so again, not until they change how they calculate their checks, suggested tip amounts, etc. read more

Food 5/5 Japanese Style Crispy Hamburger, French Fries, Butter Mochi w/Vanilla Ice Cream Service 5/5 Overall 5/5 read more

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Tsukuneya has always been one of my favorite Japanese restaurants since I was a kid. They have a huge assortment of tsukune, nabe, sushi, rolls and so many other authentic Japanese dishes. My favorites are always the tsukune (we got the shio, yuzu daikon and spicy miso) but this time we also tried the cheese one and it was AMAZING. It comes in a cheese fondue hot pot and the cheese just keeps stretching, and stretching, and stretching. Other favorites of mine include the fried cheese, fried mountain yam, and unagi kamameshi. We also tried the Paitain Ramen this time around and while i usually never order ramen at a non-ramen shop, this one was pretty good. It was nice and creamy with a good hearty broth. The inside is super Japanese-y and there's lots of parking their private lot. My only gripe was about the service. The last few times my family and I came here (pre-pandemic) the food and service were both outstanding. However, this time around, the server constantly forgot our order, hardly refilled our waters for the first half of our experience, and the food runner didn't thoroughly explain some of the dishes that needed explaining (ex. the Unagi Kamameshi was just dropped off to us, with no indication of how long to wait to allow it to cook). read more

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One of the better value Japanese restaurants on Oahu depending what you order. The chicken skewers are tasty and cheap. You can get pretty full on those alone. The Cheese and Mushroom are the best. After 8 they have nice drink specials. $4 lychee and peach sake. The agedashi tofu is among the best I ever had including in Japan. Dinner for two with drinks for $60. Not bad. Service is excellent. read more

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My family and I decided to come to Tsukuneya because we were in the area! I've actually been to Tsukuneya pre-covid, but that was YEARS ago so I don't really remember my experience. Anyways, I was so happy we went! It was actually a great experience! **What we ordered *Fresh Made Zaru Tofu (10/10) This in house fresh made Zaru Tofu was amazing! The tofu was super silky and it also came with this light soy sauce. The light soy sauce complimented the Zaru tofu really well! It was a combination of a lot of light flavors, I would recommend that you order this as an appetizer! *Cheese Fondu Tsukune (10/10) This cheese fondu tsukune was SUPER GOOD! They used a tare flavor tsukune and left it in this, "cheese pool". The presentation for this dish was pretty cool too! They actually give you this cute little burner so the cheese melts perfectly! (Side note: this dish pairs PERFECTLY w/ beer or umeshu) *Assorted Sashimi (8/10) This assorted sashimi dish came with hamachi, salmon, scallop, and ahi! (Unfortunately, I do not remember what the white sashimi was on the plate.) I would say the quality for the fish wasn't so bad! I personally loved the scallop it was super good! *Chicken & Vegetable Kamameshi (7/10) This kamameshi was super flavorful, but a tad bit salty! I loved all the different vegetables it came with! However, just note that if you order the kamameshi it takes 20 minutes to cook! The kamameshi sits in this cute burner by your table to cook and once it's ready the fire under the burner goes out and then you can mix away and help yourself! *Matcha Warabi Mochi & Ice cream (10/10) Everything tasted so good! You could actually taste the matcha in both the warabi and ice cream, so it was a nice combination of a bitter, sweet, and savory! *Coffee Jelly & Vanilla Ice cream (5/10) I wasn't a big fan of the jelly. It was just a little too bitter even if you were to eat it with the ice cream. *Home Made Annin Tofu (8/10) The Annin tofu reminds me of an almond float! The tofu was very smooth and silky and it wasn't overly sweet! Overall, Staff was super nice, they would always come around and check up on us! Food came in a timely manner and everything tasted really good! Super pleasant experience, I will definitely come back here again! read more

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We hadn't been there in years, but went back for dinner date last night. This place has been in business for a while and survived through COVID. I don't remember anything spectacular from the first time, but this time, I was very impressed. The service, at first, was slow and no one came. But after the initial hiccup, the wait service was excellent and I could tell they're trained. Every time the wait person came by they would politely say, "Excuse me." All the food we ordered came very quickly and they were all very tasty. I loved the potato salad, chicken wings, black pepper Tsukune, and the Happy Hour ramen! Watch out because the cash pay total and credit card pay total are different. Pay close attention to the bill when you pay, and calculate your own tip amount. Thank you, Taukuneya! We will be back for sure. read more

A friend introduced me to Tsukuneya when I first moved to Oahu two years ago. After that, it has become our go-to spot when we face the most difficult problem in humen life..."where are we going to eat?"...I could only count a "finger full" of time that it fell through, and it was time when it had A/C failure. Skewers are always tasty and not over seasoned, or too salty by their sauce. Paitan Bijin-ni Nabe is already our favorite and must order. Staffs are always attentive. Curbe appeal might look old, but inside is clean and cozy. HOWEVER, I do wish it could upgrade its A/C system soon. Ice beer helps, but it could only cool down that much. read more

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Tonight we spontaneously decided to come to this establishment. They were more than willing and accommodating in our party their were 3 adults and 1 baby in a stroller. The food came out pretty fast and it was very delicious. Their is like private seating areas if you make reservations ahead of time. FYI to all the moms out there there is no changing station in the bathroom. But they were very accommodating on seating and their was a lot of children dinning in. read more

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Tried here for the first time after passing by this place a thousand times. Love love love!! The food is delicious and has so much flavor. We got a variety of dishes to try out and everything was so good. Was good amount of food to share between four people. We came on New Year's Eve, wasn't too busy but we also had a reservation. Servers were very friendly and service was fast. The restaurant is cute and feels like you're transported to japan. Parking is kinda limited and has a small parking lot in front, several street parking on the side. This place is definitely worth a try and we will definitely be coming back! read more

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Haven't been here for super long time. Was happy to be back. The reason for the 4 star , they were out of so many items on the menu which was all of our favorites. Hopefully next time when we come back they will have it all. read more

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So happy we finally came here. All of the staff are clearly well trained and are so kind. I loved the ambience too. They played cute Japanese upbeat jazz piano music and I liked how the lights were dimmed. The Tsukune was really delicious and the prices are decent! They informed us that they close at 10Pm and after 8pm they have happy hour prices. Lots of parking on site. Will definitely come back again. read more

Tsukuneya Robata Grill - Pickled bamboo shoots, Miso Tsukune - Izakaya Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It had been years since I'd been here last. But, it was just as good as I remembered. Their menu is full of Japanese comfort food. Tsukuneya is located in Manoa near the University. They are often crowded so I highly recommend calling ahead to make a reservation. When I called on a Saturday, the earliest available seating they had was at 8pm. They are best known for their tsukune, which are little chicken meatballs. They have a lot of different flavor options for their tsukune including more plain options like salt and teriyaki or more creative options like curry and shiitake mushroom. The tsukune pairs perfectly with other menu items like ramen or musubis. I like the paitan ramen because its broth is full of collagen. It's super good for you! We also always get the zaru tofu. The tofu is homemade and has a unique, soft texture. The food at tsukuneya is really good and also very comforting! read more

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I recently came to Tsukuneya for a family dinner and couldn't believe how run down the place is now since coming here years ago... A bunch of us ordered the set meals while a couple decided to go ala carte. We made sure that everyone who was not doing the set would sit on one side so we wouldn't get confused with the food. Unfortunately, it was not a memorable experience. There were some staff that seemed to take orders, but other staff would come and bring out the food and place it in all the wrong places (they would keep placing set meal items in front of the ala carte people). It just caused a whole lot of confusion and miscommunication. The staff bringing out the food would have no idea with what's going on causing a lot of frustration. Another add on to the experience was the broken AC. They had one tower fan near us which would blow out warm air... Since it was also still sun out, the heat coming in the window made it even hotter... A bunch of people also said the bathroom was really dirty so I didn't want to experience that lol. Also really confused but we ordered the fried cheese sticks (first order came with 3) but when we ordered a second round it came with 4 so I don't know what happened there (were we supposed to get 4 for the first order or did we get an extra piece for the second order...). The staff wasn't very friendly even after everything that happened so meh. At least the food was good and still enjoyed the tsukune (misonnaise is my favorite) but can get a little pricey. read more

Tsukuneya Robata Grill - Misonnaise Tsukune ($2.20 each) - Izakaya Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Been wanting to check out this place forever. I swear, it's been around since I was going to UH. That's a really long time ago. Anyway, finally made it for dinner with hubby. Wish I came sooner. Loved the food, loved our server, and (I know this sounds nuts, but) love their dishes. Yes, want to get some from Japan. I'm big on presentation when hosting dinners for friends. Only thing I didn't love was the room temperature. Maybe was just that night, but it was warm. When leaving, we saw a small air condition unit. Not sure if it just wasn't working. Even if it was, too small to cool off the restaurant. Thus, the 4 stars instead of 5. On to food... Agedashi Tofu: Different, but good. Their food is Nagoya style, so I'm guessing that accounts for the difference. Sauce was not as light as regular agedashi tofu dishes elsewhere, but both hubby and I liked it. Four Rice Balls: musubi shaped with 4 different toppings: ume, bonito, mushrooms, and I think salmon. Sorry, I can't remember but was all good! Japanese Potato Salad: Can't go wrong. Ordered the small and had plenty. Yum. Nagoya Chicken Miso Kushikatsu: I thought I would really love this cause I love miso and I love katsu. It was good, Just wasn't wow. Deep Fried Shrmp & Onion Kakiage: Think of a vegetable tempura; it was sort of like that, but with shrimp and onion. Was good, but wasn't a "gotta get it next time". To be honest, there are so many other things we'd like to try on our next visit here. Warabi Mochi with Matcha Ice Cream: This was the best out of everything we ordered. The warabi mochi was sooo soft and ono. Keep in mind, I love mochi and matcha. What a way to end a great meal. Coming back and bringing friends. read more

Cheap and fast bar style food, or izakaya. This restaurant is on the corner of university street and it doesn't really catch your eye, as it didn't catch my eye since I drive by it almost everyday. Parking is small so I recommend going around the time it opens. For some appetizers, I got fried chicken skin and fried sting ray. I've never had dried sting ray before but the flavor, smell, and texture were very similar to dried squid. They serve it along side with a dollop of Japanese mayo with spices on top. The fried chicken skin was super crispy and light. I suggest ordering these dishes along side a beer while your wait for your main dishes. Since tsukune is in its name, I tried a variety of tsukune. I got their yuzu daikon, teriyaki, miso, and green onion with ponzu. I wish I got more flavors to try because the ones I got were delicious. The only dish I didn't enjoy was their agedashi deep fried tofu. This was also our most expensive dish, sitting around $9-10. The texture wasn't very appealing as the outside was almost crispy and the inside was mushy. I enjoy eating soft tofu but the texture of this tofu was not it. The sauce they serve on top had a flavor close to chunjang, or the black bean paste that's served in jajangmyeon. I honestly wouldn't recommend buying this dish as it's pretty pricey for 4 cubes of tofu with an unpleasant texture. Overall I do enjoy the atmosphere and the cheap food they serve here. Come here with an empty stomach and a craving for beer and you'll love it here! read more

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Always consistently delicious Japanese food, especially the Tsukune Salt & Hamburger steak!

Remind me of old Japanese restaurant. Food is good but being a foodie, I tasted similar food and taste better. read more

Tsukuneya Robata Grill - Fried Cheese - Izakaya Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have not been to this place for years, we went back because our friends invited us to dinner. They are their parking lot but also street parking. Their food is tasty with unique Japanese style that a little difference from other Japanese restaurant. My friends are Japanese and I let them do all the ordering because they know best. The building is pretty old, the ac was not working properly, so, they have to run fans, I feel hot when I first enter but it got better after the sun went down. read more

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I remember when this place first opened and I kept telling my boyfriend that we need to come and try it out! Well, we were actually on our way to get Tacos when we were getting close and I blurted out that we should stop and see if there's a table available first. We were lucky! They had a table available but it was where you sit on the floor. I'm not the best with sitting on floors for long periods of time but I said I'll take it! I was so glad to see that the floor opened up under the table so you can still sit as if you're sitting on a chair. Yay for my knees! Service was very friendly but a little slow. Also, the Kamameshi can take up to 40 minutes to cook so I have no idea how that works with eating here? I decided not to order it and was small kine sad lol. Ok, to begin, I started with Lychee Sake - so good I ordered 2! For food, we ordered family style: Tsukune: Teriyaki, Yuzu Daikon, Cayenne, Jalapeño, Sesame Seed, Tsukune Stuffed Shiitake Mushroom (this was the best one by a lot but took the longest to come out) Taste of Nagoya: Nagoya Chicken Miso Kushikatsu, Sizzling Port Miso Tonkatsu, Japanese Style Crispy Hamburger Sushi: Ahi Roll, Salmon Nigiri Salad: Japanese Potato Salad Of all the food ordered I think the Tsukune was the most interesting and tasty. I do want to come back to try their other menu items! read more

Still one very good place to enjoy great dishes. Too bad that they don't list their restaurant on Open Table to simply making reservations. Therefore, a phone call is a must to secure a reservation during their pandemic operation. It is well worth the little "hassle" to do it. read more

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Aloha, literally the closest restaurant to our home, we could walk down there, but then we'd have to walk back up when full. Hmm. Ok, we drove, LOL. Good solid Japanese Robata grill. Smaller dishes, so you end up eating many. Excellent flavors, my son's favorite, grilled rice. Son & I shared 7 dishes, ate it all. Will definitely return again & again, hmm maybe we'll walk, one of these days. read more

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First time here and was not disappointed by the food or service! Was actually overwhelmed with the choices and took a bit to decide on what to get. My party and I ordered a lot but from what I remember; yuzu daikon tsukune, spicy miso tsukune, cheese fondue, tsukune and curry, misonnaise, chicken gizzard, chicken heart, ray fin, pickled menma, nabe full course for 2, salmon and ikura donburi, and salmon and ikura kamameshi rice. Apologizes for not saving the pictures of the food. But trust -- highly delectable. We kept ordering the tsukune. *Note: there is a time limit to eat and it is recommended you make a reservation a day or two in advance once you decide to go here. read more

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This place is great for takeout! It's super easy to order online through their website, our order was ready in 20min, and when we got there they brought our food out to the car. The Tsukune is super flavorful and juicy and the bento is a good size with sides of salad and grilled mushrooms/onions. Also love the fried shrimp and onigiri. When we went they had a delicious $5 "Thank You" bento which we tried and was also delicious. I'd definitely recommend for takeout during these times. High quality food and an easy experience. read more

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We didn't get a chance to stay for a full dinner. It was a stop on the way home for the evening. I was really surprised by the late happy hour offerings. I think I'll definitely be back to try more. The wait staff is amazing. They are very helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. We really enjoyed this place. I would definitely recommend for friends or family that want a comfortable, delicious meal. read more

Ordered Paitan Ramen delivery tonight. Order arrived...daughter ran to find me to ask if I wanted to get something else to eat. Thought it was odd that she was offering me part of her food. Well, the order size is tiny. For $12 I got 1 cup of broth with 1 cup of ramen noodles (I measured!). That's it...noodles and broth. ruh oh edit...I found 1 cube of chicken! The noodles were firm and the broth was thick. As for taste, it wasn't the best paitan I've tried. Stick to eating items they're known for and pass on the noodles. It's more of an appetizer than an entree. ....I'm still hungry =( read more

Tsukuneya Robata Grill - 1 cup of broth and 1 cup of ramen noodles..a bit sad =( - Izakaya Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My dear friend would say, "let's eat at that chicken on a stick place", to the rest of the world it's called Tsukuneya Robata Grill. Call it what you like, this restaurant serves delicious Izakaya! Food comes out quickly and the servers are incredibly kind. Parking is a little tough, they do offer valet or you can park on the street. Just go and you'll see how! read more

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Came here for the first time for surprise date night! They have complimentary valet parking since parking is limited. Ambiance is very casual and for the most part quiet enough to have a conversation without yelling. Our waiter was very attentive and checked on us regularly. The menu is very extensive and they offer a variety of things. Everything is ala carte and meant to share family style. For the two of us we ordered 2 pieces tsukune, a daikon salad, one spicy tuna roll and vinegar chicken to share and it was more than enough for the both of us. The daikon salad was very refreshing and it had to be my favorite dish we ordered. We'll be back! read more

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We went there for a family diner and was stuck at our table for 2.5hrs. Waiter got our orders wrong even after multiple follow ups. Food was great but service was bad. This restaurant has a Japanese locals only type of vibe. So if you're any other type of Asian beware. You might get dirty looks not from the staff but by the diners seated all around you. read more

Pretty good food, just small portions. At least the prices weren't too crazy. I really liked how it seemed very Japanese-y especially how they cooked the kamameshi in individual stone pots and it came with dashi on the side. The tsukune were pretty small so don't expect a large portion with each skewer. We got the cheese fondue (it had a strong wine-like smell and was tasty) and the mushroom. The fried oysters were small but cooked well, nice and crispy. The bathroom was also very clean. Ikageso was also small but had a good flavor and came with mayo on the side. For the kamameshi we got chicken/veggie and scallop. Not huge portions, but enough for a few to share. Yakisoba was not huge but enough to share too. Decent sized parking lot for the area. read more